Lawmakers fault Shinseki as delay fuels VA crisis
Senators from both parties pressed Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki over long wait times that may have caused veteran deaths as Obama installs a top aide and reviews up to 40 fatalities tied to Phoenix and other facilities. Shinseki urged patience and refused to resign. The probe spans as many as 10 cities amid broad criticism of the agency.
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Kerry cites raw data on chlorine gas use in Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry said he has seen raw data suggesting the Syrian government used chlorine gas in multiple instances to quell the uprising. He warned of consequences if proven, amid ongoing OPCW investigations and possible ICC accountability.
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John Kerry
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Turkey confronts deadly Soma mine disaster mounting protests
Turkish leaders face criticism as death toll rises to 282 with 140 miners missing after a blast in Soma. Officials say most deaths from carbon monoxide. Protests spread in Istanbul Ankara Izmir as labor groups strike and demand safety reforms.
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Taner Yildiz
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Tayfun Gorgun
Ankara
Izmir
FCC advances net neutrality proposal amid broad debate
The FCC plans rules banning blocking or throttling but allowing paid prioritization. Critics warn of fast lanes and reduced openness while consumer advocates push for reclassification as utilities to curb paid priority deals. Wheeler vows to defend an open Internet as public input continues.
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Tom Wheeler
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Measles Vaccine Trial Results In Cancer Remission
Mayo Clinic researchers report a single massive intravenous measles vaccine dose led to complete remission in one of two patients with widespread blood cancer. The finding, described in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, marks a landmark proof of concept for viral therapy against cancer and prompts a larger, multi patient trial.
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Centre For Innovative Cancer Research
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